A TH/condo in bay area or a house in Phoenix?

[Ivy Liu]

Hey Bigger Pockets! First post here :)

I'm currently located in silicon valley bay area of California. Have been working here for a while and finally saved up enough down payments. Originally I planed to purchase either a 2b2b townhome with good conditions or a 2b2b condo with a good location. However, last year I met my boyfriend who is currently working in Phoenix and owes a house there. I have the plan to relocate to Phoenix,  and don't know what to do with my down payment now. Should I continue my plan with a townhome/condo in the bay area? Or start to look at the SFHs in Phoenix? Apparently in either way the place I purchased will be a rental property. 

Thank you!